Dog meat
Dog meat is the flesh and other edible parts derived from dogs. Historically, human consumption of dog meat has been recorded in many parts of the world.
Various cuts of dog meat | |
| Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) | |
|---|---|
| Energy | 1,096 kJ (262 kcal) |
0.1 g | |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g |
20.2 g | |
Protein | 19 g |
| Vitamins | Quantity %DV† |
| Vitamin A equiv. | 0% 3.6 μg |
| Thiamine (B1) | 10% 0.12 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 14% 0.18 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 12% 1.9 mg |
| Vitamin C | 3% 3 mg |
| Minerals | Quantity %DV† |
| Calcium | 1% 8 mg |
| Iron | 16% 2.8 mg |
| Phosphorus | 13% 168 mg |
| Potassium | 9% 270 mg |
| Sodium | 3% 72 mg |
| Other constituents | Quantity |
| Water | 60.1 g |
| Cholesterol | 44.4 mg |
| Ash | 0.8 g |
| †Percentages estimated using US recommendations for adults, except for potassium, which is estimated based on expert recommendation from the National Academies. Source: Yong-Geun Ann (1999) | |
In the 21st century, dog meat is consumed to a limited extent in Korea, China, Indonesia, Nigeria, Switzerland, Vietnam, and India; and it is eaten or is legal to be eaten in other countries throughout the world. Some cultures view the consumption of dog meat as part of their traditional, ritualistic, or day-to-day cuisine, and other cultures consider consumption of dog meat a taboo, even where it had been consumed in the past. Opinions also vary drastically across different regions within different countries. It was estimated in 2014 that worldwide, 27 million dogs are eaten each year by humans.